However, Wolfsburg manager Klaus Allofs is eager to reverse their ailing fortunes and is prepared to pay £23.7m to secure his services, German newspaper Bild claim.

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Liverpool winger Sergi Canos is desperate for a hug from manager Jurgen Klopp after returning to Anfield.

The Spanish ace has enjoyed a profitable season on loan with Brentford, netting seven league goals and four assists.

He's expected to make his debut against West Brom as Klopp prepares to rest a number of key players ahead of their Europa League final with Sevilla.

And Canos wants to seize his opportunity to get the hug he's been waiting for, he said: "After every game of Liverpool, Klopp gives a hug to every single player – I want to be one of them, it’s my dream."